Hot Water Storage Tanks Uk

There are two different types of cylinders that can be found in uk homes.
Hot water storage tanks uk. A wide selection of hot water cylinders in a range of materials for various heating systems. To celebrate the launch of our online store with genuine mcdonald water storage spares and. Through an inspired blend of innovation experience teamwork and technology we have once again. Water is a convenient heat storage medium because it has a high specific heat capacity this means compared to other substances it can store more heat per unit of.
The storage vessel needs to be sized to meet both the heat source and the demand. Uk leading copper hot water cylinder manufacturers since 1945. A solar thermal system will produce a lot of hot water in a short period of time then none for a long time. Specifying the size of domestic hot water cylinders and tanks is a little easier to determine as the demand tends to be more predictable.
The hot water association hwa is a member organisation committed to effectively promoting the concept and use of stored hot water in domestic and commercial buildings in the united kingdom and republic of ireland. A gas boiler heats water quite quickly so the hot water cylinder can be small often 80 or 120 litres. For more advice on hot water cylinder sizes call our uk technical sales team now on 01592 611123 or get in. Reputations aren t built overnight.
They work by having water heated directly at source generally a boiler or immersion heater and the water then stored in a cylinder ready for use when required. We offer unvented hot water cylinders with 120 150 180 200 210 250 300 and 500 litre capacities. The open vent pipe releases excess pressure and heat from the hot water system in the event of an overheat fault situation. A hot water storage tank also called a hot water tank thermal storage tank hot water thermal storage unit heat storage tank and hot water cylinder is a water tank used for storing hot water for space heating or domestic use.
Hot water tanks or cylinders are a way of storing your hot water and keeping it warm for when you need it. Some may opt for unvented cylinders as they provide hot water constantly without the need to rely on cold water storage tanks and extra pipework. The open vent pipe comes off the top of the cylinder rises above the cold water storage tank and hooks over into it. Hwa s membership accounts for nearly 100 of domestic hot water storage devices sold in the uk.
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